Courses

• HES 508,  Research Methods in Human Environmental Sciences: Three hours. Introduction to theories and methods of research appropriate for human environmental sciences,; examination and evaluation of current research.  Selection and planning of a research project are required. 
  
  
• CSM 562 Cognition, Strategies, and Technology: This course lays some of the cornerstones of the program, guiding students in the development of their philosophy and understanding about the use of technology in teaching and learning as well as human interactions.  Topics will include synchronous vs asynchronous learning, paradigm shifts in how people learn, and a review of the theory serving to underpin this topic.   

• CSM 564 Multimedia Tools: The focus of this course is the use of a broad range of multimedia tools, including the skills considered core skills required to function in the asynchronous environment of this online degree program.  Tools to be included are those related to the efficient use of email and file sharing and editing in a collaborative environment; also included will be tools specific to the development of tutorials, presentation media and other development tools.
  
  
• CSM 566 Multimedia Design and Development: Students enrolled in this course will review the basic schools of thought and major theorists in the field of electronic design and development. In addition, students will learn advanced development tools in the context of actual design and development projects. Students will have an opportunity to combine an understanding of the theory of design and development with advanced tools.  Pre-requisites:  CSM 564 Multimedia Tools or current enrollment in CSM 564.
  
  
• CSM 568 Introduction to Networking Systems: Network management will be introduced, including the basic components of a Local Area Network (LAN) and its application to an organization such as a school or other non-technical organization. Software associated with networking systems will be taught as well as specific conditions that may arise, such as filtering and tracking.  Ethics and privacy issues will also be addressed.
  
  
• CSM 570 Coordination and Delivery of Information Using Digital Technologies: An ever growing range of options are available for delivering information via digital technologies, including web-based tutorials, online courses, video conferencing, multimedia presentations,  computer-assisted instruction delivered over a network or at a free-standing machine, and, using wireless, hand held devices.  Therefore, the tools needed to coordinate these technologies will be addressed from the viewpoint of developer and content manager. Pre-requisites:  CSM 564, CSM 566 or current enrollment in CSM 564, CSM 566.

• CSM 572 Needs Assessment, Planning and Evaluation:  Program evaluation strategies based on systems theory model for comprehensive planning, formative and summative evaluation.  Pre-requisites:  CSM564, CSM 566 or current enrollment in these.
  

• CSM 582, Non-Thesis Research: Three hours. Development of a professional paper on a topic selected by the student and approved by the graduate committee. Pre-requisites: CSM 562, HES 508, or current enrollment in CSM 564, CSM 572 or permission of instructor.
  
  
• CSM 583, Special Problems: Six hours. Exploration of a special problem in an area of graduate study. Pre-requisites: CSM 582 or permission of instructor.